Mauritius 7 Night Beach Stay

Following your 13 night expedition in Madagascar, unwind for an additional 7 nights upon this paradise island of Mauritius - home to world renowned beaches, a kaleidoscope of cultural influences within its bustling capital and luscious rain forests that open up for nature trails.

Madagascan Adventure

Day 1: UK to Antananarivo

Depart London on your overnight flight to the Madagascan capital of Antananarivo via Mauritius.

Day 2: Antananarivo

Upon arrival in Antananarivo, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the remainder of today at leisure.

Dinner

Day 3: Antananarivo

Spend this morning on a fascinating sightseeing tour of the city before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon is at leisure to wander through the city's bustling markets, admire the old town's colonial architecture or undertake an optional excursion.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Antananarivo to Antsiranana

This morning fly to Diego where your transfer will take you to the National Park of Amber Mountain for a leisurely wander along the park's scenic trails. Encounter a host of natural residents amongst drooping ferns including a plethora of enchanting lemur species, an astonishing variety of colourful chameleons, tree boas constricting Canarium branches and a vivid display of butterfly breeds hovering between orchids. In the afternoon continue to Antsiranana for an evening at leisure.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Antsiranana

Following your journey to the sleepy rural village of Ambilo, a walk up the hillside unveils the mighty Baobab trees, whose swollen trunks are a striking contrast upon the dry plain. Your guide will provide an intriguing tour of these natural pillars, which often host frolicking crowned lemurs, before you enjoy a picnic lunch. As you return to the city this afternoon, stop off at local villages to meet the Antakarana people and experience unique tribal traditions.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Antsiranana

Following an early breakfast drive to the Ankarana National Park, marvel at this breath-taking expanse of psychedelic limestone pinnacles, whose layered formation cultivate the forest-filled canyons and subterranean rivers below. During your tour, traverse walkways with a backdrop of dramatic landscapes, peer into the bat's grotto and take centre stage within the naturally carved rock amphitheatre.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Antsiranana

In the morning, transfer to the quaint fishing village of Ramena where you will embark by boat to the Emerald Sea, a sheltered bay overlooking the Indian Ocean's inviting waters. Unwind upon the golden shores of this paradise or snorkel in search of reefs, before enjoying freshly caught fish cooked before your eyes.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Antsiranana to Nosy Be

After breakfast depart for the Millot Plantation in Ambanja, for a fascinating insight into a century of tradition and devotion to the world's finest cocoa. During your visit taste organic cocoa beans fresh from a husk, observe the meticulous production process each plant undergoes by hand and tour the village that is supported by the plantation. Following your visit, take a boat trip to the exotic island of Nosy Be and arrive at your hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Nosy Be

Today's island hopping adventure begins upon Nosy Komba, a tropical retreat whose volcanic surface cultivates luscious surroundings. Visit the island's Lemur Park for a close encounter with lemur families grazing on fruit provided by the villagers. You will also have the opportunity to peruse the market of Ampangorina which presents a vibrant selection of local crafts. Later continue to Nosy Tanikely, a protected marine reserve revered for its colourful corals, tropical fish and green sea turtles.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Nosy Be

Embark on a traditional rowing boat through the mangrove swamp, before arriving at the Lokobe Special Reserve. Your guided tour of the forest gives you the best chance to observe famed Madagascan wildlife including striking chameleons, red owls perched upon ylang-ylang trees and black lemurs amongst vanilla orchids. After lunch return to your hotel on Nosy Be for the remainder of today at leisure.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Nosy Be

Today is at leisure to unwind upon the island's idyllic beaches, or continue your exploration with an optional excursion.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Nosy Be to Antananarivo

This morning catch a flight back

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Mauritius 7 Night Beach Stay - Extension Starts

Day 13: Antananarivo to Mauritius

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Mauritius. Upon arrival transfer to your chosen beach hotel for your extension.

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 14 - 18: Mauritius

Relax and unwind at your chosen beach hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 19: Mauritius to the UK

Transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight back to the UK.

Breakfast

Your Meals

Breakfast will always be served at your accommodation each morning during the tour.

Lunch and Dinner, where included, will be served in local restaurants or at your accommodation.

Important Information

Visas

For stays of 30 days or less a Visa will be required and is purchased upon arrival. Further advice should be sought from the applicable tourist authority for other nationalities and for general queries. We strongly advise you check your destinations' Tourist Board or Embassy for the most up-to-date guidelines regarding passport validity.

Payment

If booking more than 10 weeks before departure a deposit of £250pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 10 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 10 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.

Flight Information

Your flight to Antananarivo Airport is with Air Mauritius (MK), departing from London Heathrow, Terminal 4. Each passenger is entitled to 30kg of hold luggage plus 1 item of hand luggage and 1 personal item such as a handbag, briefcase or laptop case. Weight restrictions will be finalised on your E-ticket receipt. Should you wish to take additional luggage you will need to pay extra at check-in. Check-in should be at least 3 hours before departure. Please note that all flight times are subject to change. Final flight details will be confirmed on your e-ticket and final documentation which will be sent to you approximately 10 days before departure.

Health and Vaccinations

It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.

Physical Accessibility

This tour is accessible to most people with an good level of fitness and normal mobility. It involves moderate days of walking on uneven paths and hills, and getting on and off coaches. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.

Group Size

There is no minimum number of travellers for this extension however the main tour passenger numbers will apply for the main part of the tour. If in the unlikely event there are less than the required number of people booked on your main tour date then you may be asked to change to a different date. A full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.

Tour Guide

This is an escorted tour, meaning the you will have the services of an English speaking guide during each excursion ensuring that you have first-hand knowledge at all times.

Currency Information

The currency in Madagascar is the Malagasy Ariary, however it is advisable to take Euros and change small amounts of money at a time into Ariary, as it can be difficult to change money back. We strongly recommend exchanging money at the BFV/Societe Generale Bank, when in Madagascar. Do be aware that it is illegal to exchange money at the markets. Credit Cards are not widely accepted in Madagascar.

Personal Expenses

You will need to take some extra money with you to cover any dinners where these are not mentioned on your itinerary and personal purchases, such as souvenirs, extra drinks and snacks. Approximately £100 - £300 person should be sufficient for the duration of your tour. Please also bear in mind that there will be several shopping opportunities throughout your tour. Tipping is at your discretion, however we would recommend approximately £2 per person per day. Tips are accepted in the local currency, however it is asked that if you do not tip in the local currency that you only pay with notes, as coins cannot be exchanged.

Tour Dates & Prices

Depart UK

Arrive UK

Extension Price

Tour Price

Total Price

Casuarina Resort and Spa

12 May 2018

31 May 2018

£489pp

£3089pp

£3578pp

02 Jun 2018

21 Jun 2018

£489pp

£3129pp

£3618pp

08 Sep 2018

27 Sep 2018

£489pp

£3189pp

£3678pp

06 Oct 2018

25 Oct 2018

£629pp

£3159pp

£3788pp

10 Nov 2018

29 Nov 2018

£629pp

£3179pp

£3808pp

01 Dec 2018

20 Dec 2018

£629pp

£3169pp

£3798pp

12 Jan 2019

31 Jan 2019

£649pp

£2989pp

£3638pp

09 Feb 2019

28 Feb 2019

£619pp

£3099pp

£3718pp

09 Mar 2019

28 Mar 2019

£639pp

£3099pp

£3738pp

27 Apr 2019

16 May 2019

£479pp

£2949pp

£3428pp

11 May 2019

30 May 2019

£519pp

£3099pp

£3618pp

08 Jun 2019

27 Jun 2019

£539pp

£3139pp

£3678pp

07 Sep 2019

26 Sep 2019

£539pp

£3199pp

£3738pp

05 Oct 2019

24 Oct 2019

£639pp

£3169pp

£3808pp

02 Nov 2019

21 Nov 2019

£639pp

£3189pp

£3828pp

30 Nov 2019

19 Dec 2019

£639pp

£3189pp

£3828pp

Le Peninsula Bay Beach Resort and Spa

12 May 2018

31 May 2018

£519pp

£3089pp

£3608pp

02 Jun 2018

21 Jun 2018

£519pp

£3129pp

£3648pp

08 Sep 2018

27 Sep 2018

£519pp

£3189pp

£3708pp

06 Oct 2018

25 Oct 2018

£609pp

£3159pp

£3768pp

10 Nov 2018

29 Nov 2018

£609pp

£3179pp

£3788pp

01 Dec 2018

20 Dec 2018

£609pp

£3169pp

£3778pp

12 Jan 2019

31 Jan 2019

£609pp

£2989pp

£3598pp

09 Feb 2019

28 Feb 2019

£609pp

£3099pp

£3708pp

09 Mar 2019

28 Mar 2019

£609pp

£3099pp

£3708pp

27 Apr 2019

16 May 2019

£529pp

£2949pp

£3478pp

11 May 2019

30 May 2019

£529pp

£3099pp

£3628pp

08 Jun 2019

27 Jun 2019

£529pp

£3139pp

£3668pp

07 Sep 2019

26 Sep 2019

£529pp

£3199pp

£3728pp

05 Oct 2019

24 Oct 2019

£609pp

£3169pp

£3778pp

02 Nov 2019

21 Nov 2019

£609pp

£3189pp

£3798pp

30 Nov 2019

19 Dec 2019

£609pp

£3189pp

£3798pp

Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort

12 May 2018

31 May 2018

£879pp

£3089pp

£3968pp

02 Jun 2018

21 Jun 2018

£879pp

£3129pp

£4008pp

08 Sep 2018

27 Sep 2018

£889pp

£3189pp

£4078pp

06 Oct 2018

25 Oct 2018

£1059pp

£3159pp

£4218pp

10 Nov 2018

29 Nov 2018

£1059pp

£3179pp

£4238pp

01 Dec 2018

20 Dec 2018

£929pp

£3169pp

£4098pp

12 Jan 2019

31 Jan 2019

£1059pp

£2989pp

£4048pp

09 Feb 2019

28 Feb 2019

£1059pp

£3099pp

£4158pp

09 Mar 2019

28 Mar 2019

£1059pp

£3099pp

£4158pp

27 Apr 2019

16 May 2019

£879pp

£2949pp

£3828pp

11 May 2019

30 May 2019

£879pp

£3099pp

£3978pp

08 Jun 2019

27 Jun 2019

£879pp

£3139pp

£4018pp

07 Sep 2019

26 Sep 2019

£879pp

£3199pp

£4078pp

05 Oct 2019

24 Oct 2019

£1059pp

£3169pp

£4228pp

02 Nov 2019

21 Nov 2019

£1059pp

£3189pp

£4248pp

30 Nov 2019

19 Dec 2019

£1059pp

£3189pp

£4248pp

Itinerary Changes

The order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions or for operational purposes. For this reason, we have indicated approximate times only. Your local guide will inform you of any schedule changes as they are informed of them. Some road construction and/or weather conditions may lengthen the driving times or sailing conditions. Our intention is to adhere to the day-to-day itinerary as printed; however, order of events and sightseeing may vary according to the local conditions.

Hotels and Accommodation

Palissandre Hotel

Casuarina Resort and Spa

Le Grand Hotel

Le Peninsula Bay Beach Resort and Spa

Vanila Hotel

Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort

Other Extensions

Mauritius 2 Night Beach Stay

Tour route

UK

Antananarivo

Antsiranana

Nosy Be

Antananarivo

Mauritius

UK

Following your 13 night expedition in Madagascar, unwind for an additional 2 nights upon this paradise island of Mauritius - home to world renowned beaches, a kaleidoscope of cultural influences within its bustling capital and luscious rain forests that open up for nature trails.

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